The Iranian private sector has started the process of importing Covid-19 vaccines, as the country grapples with the fourth wave of the pandemic.
“The private sector has signed a deal to import six million doses of Covid-19 vaccines,” says Masoud Khansari, the head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, said on Tuesday.
“The import of vaccine will be financed by business owners, manufacturers and managers of companies at the open market rate for the free vaccination of their workers,” he was quoted as saying by Fars News Agency.
“Notably, importers will supply the vaccine on a not-for-profit basis under the license issued by the Health Ministry and the supervision of National Coronavirus Headquarters.”
According to Chairman of Iranian Pharmaceutical Importers Association Nasser Riahi, it will cost between 2-2.5 million rials ($8.3-$10.4) to get each Covid-19 vaccine imported by the private sector and employers are expected to pick up the tab to cover the cost of vaccinating their employees.
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